Rosehill College Visit to MIT

Rosehill College Visit to MITStrengthening Generations through Knowledge Transmission of Haka Maori

This report records the Rosehill College visit to Manukau Institute of Technology, a project carried out by James Te Whare, Board of Trustees (Rosehill College), Principal Sue Blakey (Rosehill College), Kaiakau Kukupa Tirikatene and Dr Jacquelyn Elkington (MIT).

While the aim of the visit was to learn a haka, actually what eventuated was a strengthening of generations through the transmission of knowledge of a Maori haka.

The slide show presents the events as they occurred.

Thanks to the school for the vans and cars, after powhiri we enjoyed some refreshments before gathering in the whare nui, Te Matua Uruuru, for the learning of the haka.1

Strength of a Shared Vision

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The aim of the visit was for the rugby team to learn a haka.A greater vision, however is present.

Those who contribute to this vision are:

James Te Whare (BOT Rosehill College) James is passionate about raising NCEA levels for Maori at school. In his interest for rugby and for the team to learn a haka, our discussion led to approaching Papa Ku, a former HOD at Rosehill College, to teach these boys. James promotes success through culture.Nicolai Pere, Whaea Freda Potae and Pare Matthews are strong supporters of the vision also. As strong Wahine Toa, their passion for Te Reo me ona Tikanga aligns to strong identity to bring about strong success.Principal Sue Blakely is an advocate for all students and makes things happen. Her heart is good Sue means what she says. Sue continues to initiate, support and strengthen the vision for Maori success to mean success for all.2

The GenerationsPrepared by Te Roopu Awhina, JE, 2015

Intergenerational connections are so important.

Kukupa representing The Young is able to bring forward knowledge about values that transcend time by virtue of his age and wisdom. Papaku commands respect and provides insight for The Younger, like Whaea ?, Deputy Principal ?, HOD Nicolai, Whaea Freda, BOT James Te Whare and Te Roopu Awhina Chair, Harry Elkington. In the meantime, intergenerational connection also stretches patience of The Youngerer to listen, participate, engage while remaining reflective on the meanings and history of words and concepts introduced.

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KnowledgeKAEA: Kia rite, kia rite, kia mau!KATOA: Ka eke te wiwi. Ka eke te wawa.Ka eke te paparangi, hui e, ta eke, I ta eke.

Ko Pukerohi, e ngunguru nei, au, au, aue ha (2x).

Te Kora o te ahi I ahu mai, I nga pungarehuO ratou kua haere.

Ko Pukerohi, e ngunguru nei, au, au, aue ha (2x).

KAEA: I aha ha! KATOA: Ka tu te ihi, ihi ka tu te wanawanaKi runga I te rangi e, tu iho nei, tu iho nei, HI!

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At last

The words now listening and listening

In the true spirit of working together, Papa Ku gave permission to the boys to create the actions. The boys were encouraged to add, or edit the words and actions according to their understanding of the words as long as the meaning of pride and unity was maintained.

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Transmission

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At last.

Reciting the words and reciting and reciting 5

Strengthening Generations through Knowledge Transmission of Haka Maori.Prepared by Te Roopu Awhina, JE, 2015

In the process of achieving the aim of learning a haka, other outcomes as they related to the vision shared by leadership were achieved also. They are that:

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Haka Maori

Prepared by Te Roopu Awhina, JE, 2015KAEA: Kia rite, kia rite, kia mau!KATOA: Ka eke te wiwi. Ka eke te wawa.Ka eke te paparangi, hui e, ta eke, I ta eke.

Ko Pukerohi, e ngunguru nei, au, au, aue ha (2x).

Te Kora o te ahi I ahu mai, I nga pungarehuO ratou kua haere.

Ko Pukerohi, e ngunguru nei, au, au, aue ha (2x).

KAEA: I aha ha! KATOA: Ka tu te ihi, ihi ka tu te wanawanaKi runga I te rangi e, tu iho nei, tu iho nei, HI!LEADER: Be ready, be ready, be staunch.ALL: (This talks of surmounting the palisades, some of them three layers deep).

This is Rosehill College roaring here.

The flame of the fire burns strong from the remnants of former students and peers.

This is Rosehill College roaring here.

LEADER: Pay attention!ALL: We are proud, so proudWe stand with passionAspirations of the highest grounds us always. IN UNITY!

Thanks for the experience. We love it when gatherings like this occur and we can do our part to bring those who have knowledge to those who want it. The boys were respectful, polite, they engaged and were willing participants. We walk with a bounce in our steps and a smile on our faces. Its been great working with the teachers, Te Roopu Awhina and MIT Nga Kete Wananga Team, Shirley and Melanie, to bring about another fulfilling experience for us all.

Nga mihi ki nga rangatahi toa o te kura Pukerohi. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.

This is our report,Papa Ku and Jacquelyn.7